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The center will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Saturday, Dec.1.

Specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will answer questions and provide information on the types of assistance available. People who suffered losses can get person-to-person assistance. Specialists can help with registration; check an individual's case; answer questions about claims or review information needed to process them.

Survivors can register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, or with a smartphone or other web-enabled device at m.fema.gov. Survivors can also register by phone anytime by calling FEMA at 800-621-3362. The TTY number is 800-462-7585. Multilingual operators are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The deadline to register is Dec. 31.

Also on Saturday, U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-4, will conduct an information session where representatives from FEMA and the Small Business Administration will outline the services they offer to those affected by Superstorm Sandy, including individual assistance for homeowners and physical disaster loans and economic injury loans for businesses.

The meeting, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Norwalk Community College's PepsiCo Theater, 188 Richards Ave., will include an overview of assistance available for those who wish to elevate their homes and businesses to avoid future flood damage.

After the information session, there will be a break-out session where home and business owners will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives from FEMA, the SBA, the National Flood Insurance Program, and other state and federal agencies to discuss their individual cases. Officials from Bridgeport, Darien, Fairfield, Norwalk, Greenwich and Westport will also be on hand to answer municipality specific questions about permitting and other requirements.

Homes and businesses in flood-prone areas that were affected by Sandy may be eligible for federal assistance for elevation. Business owners can apply for low-interest loans with the SBA. Homeowners can also apply for low-interest loans and grants for home elevation or repairs and additionally may be eligible for FEMA displacement costs. Those who already have flood insurance through FEMA are still eligible for these programs. There will be onsite registration for FEMA and SBA assistance at the session.

To attend, RSVP by contacting Amy Lappos in the congressman's Bridgeport office at 866-453-0028 or amy.lappos@mail.house.gov.